Oakwood High School vs Rawmarsh Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,067 students
Rawmarsh Community School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,067 students
| Measure | Oakwood High School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rawmarsh Community School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 366 | #282 of 366 |
| National rank | #1928 of 4,090 | #3156 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,067 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,067 | 1,067 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | 38.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.7% | 35.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.7% | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.oakwood.ac | www.rawmarsh.org/ |
The verdict
- •Oakwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 25.9).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oakwood High School better than Rawmarsh Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood High School ranks higher (50.9 vs 25.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oakwood High School and Rawmarsh Community School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood High School: 1,067. Rawmarsh Community School: 1,067. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood High School and Rawmarsh Community School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Oakwood High School is 159th of 366 and Rawmarsh Community School is 282nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).